Last Updated:August 06, 2026, 08:09 IST

NEET UG Counseling 2026 Registration: MCC only conducts counseling for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Check details here.

Students who have passed the NEET UG 2026 exam can register online by visiting the MCC’s official website – mcc.nic.in. (File/Representative Image)

NEET UG Counseling 2026 Registration: The admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in medical colleges across the country has now begun. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) commenced the registration for the first round of NEET UG Counseling 2026 on August 5. Students who have passed the NEET UG 2026 exam can register online by visiting the MCC’s official website – mcc.nic.in.

MCC only conducts counseling for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Admission to AIIMS, JIPMER, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC, AFMS, and other participating institutes also takes place through this process. Also, note that for 85 per cent state quota seats, one has to apply separately on the respective state website as the state counselling is conducted independently.

Check Full Round 1 Schedule Here

Registration starts: August 5, 2026 (1 PM onwards)

Last date for registration: August 9, 2026 (12 PM onwards)

Last date for fee submission: August 9, 2026 (3 PM onwards)

Choice filling: August 6 to August 10, 2026

Choice locking: August 10, 2026 (4 PM to 11:55 PM)

Seat allotment process: August 11 to 12, 2026

Round-1 seat allotment result: August 13, 2026

Reporting at allotted college: August 14 to 18, 2026

Document verification by the institute: August 19 to 20, 2026

Registration starts for Round-2: August 22, 2026

Major Changes In NEET UG Registration

This year the counselling process has been made more digital so that students do not have to visit the college again and again.

One-Time Physical Reporting System: If a student chooses the Freeze option after receiving a seat, they will need to visit the relevant college to complete the admission process. However, students who choose the Float option will be able to participate in the next round and have their documents verified online. In such a situation, physical reporting to the college will only be required if the seat remains vacant until the third round.

Online Resign Facility: Eligible students will now be able to surrender their allotted seats online through the MCC portal, eliminating the need to visit the college and apply separately.

Other new reforms include online document verification, digitisation of NRI admission process, additional facilities for PwBD students, cyber ​​security strengthened and an improved grievance redressal system.

Documents Required For Counselling

Keep these documents ready before registration:

Before registering, students should keep the following documents ready:

1. NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

2. NEET UG Admit Card

3. Class 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)

4. Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate

5. Government Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport etc.)

6. Passport Size Photograph

7. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS Certificate (if applicable)

8. PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

9. Domicile Certificate (where required)

10. Identity Document for NRI Quota

11. Other Documents Required in MCC Information Bulletin

After completing registration, students will need to pay the counseling fee and select and lock their preferred college and course. Seat allocation will be based on the NEET UG 2026 rank; reservation category; choices filled; and seats availability.

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